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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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