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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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