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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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