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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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