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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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