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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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