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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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