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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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