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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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