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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better grasp these open educational experiments. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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