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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these significant new open educational experiments. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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