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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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