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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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