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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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