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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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