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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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