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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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