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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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