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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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