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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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