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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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