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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers 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 in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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