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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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