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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? 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 get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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