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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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