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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the 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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