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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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