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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education experiments. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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