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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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