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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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