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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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