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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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