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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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