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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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