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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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