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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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