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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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