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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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