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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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