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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational experiments. Students want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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