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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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