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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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