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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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