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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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