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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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