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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are several issues that online education organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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