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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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