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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in elearning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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