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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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