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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have enabled learners all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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