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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in blended learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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