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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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