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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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