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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? 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 we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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