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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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