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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in elearning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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