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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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