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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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