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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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