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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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