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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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