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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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