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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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