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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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