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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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