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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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