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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all over the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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