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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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