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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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