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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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