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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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