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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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