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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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