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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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