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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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