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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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