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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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