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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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