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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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