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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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