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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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