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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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