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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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