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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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