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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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