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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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