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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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