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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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