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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? 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 motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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