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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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