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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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