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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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