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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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