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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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