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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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