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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning 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 teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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