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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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