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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these significant new open education experiments. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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