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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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