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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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