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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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