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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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