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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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