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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp these intriguing new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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