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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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