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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open educational experiments. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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