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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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