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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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