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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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