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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the most important 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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