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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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