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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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