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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. 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 quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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