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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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