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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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