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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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