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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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