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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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