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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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