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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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