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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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