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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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