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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand these interesting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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