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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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