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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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