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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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