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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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