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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive these promising new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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