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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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