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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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