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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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