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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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