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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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