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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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