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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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