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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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