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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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