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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations ensure 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 massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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