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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have empowered people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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