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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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