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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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