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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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