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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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