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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Researchers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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