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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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