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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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