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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different 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 educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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