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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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