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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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