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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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