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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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