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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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