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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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