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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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