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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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