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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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