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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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