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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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