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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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