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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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