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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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