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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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