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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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