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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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