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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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