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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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