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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Trainers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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