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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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