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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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