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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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