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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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