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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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