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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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