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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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