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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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