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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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