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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating 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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