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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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