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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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