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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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