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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in e-learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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