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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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