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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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