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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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