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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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