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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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