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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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