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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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