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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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