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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate 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 e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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