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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important 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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