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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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