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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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