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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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