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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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