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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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