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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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