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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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