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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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