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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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