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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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