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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the major 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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