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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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