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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these open education ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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