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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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