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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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