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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education experiments. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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