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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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