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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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