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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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