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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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