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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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