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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders ensure 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 MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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