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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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