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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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