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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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