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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education