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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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