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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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