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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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