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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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