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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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