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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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