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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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