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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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