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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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