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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to be more aware of these exciting new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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