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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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