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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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