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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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