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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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