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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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