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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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