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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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