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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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