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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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