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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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