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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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