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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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