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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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