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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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