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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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