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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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