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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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