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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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