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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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