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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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