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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors 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 courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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