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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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