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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology enable students all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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