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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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