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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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