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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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