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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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