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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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