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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Lithuania to conduct these massively open online courses? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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