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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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