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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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