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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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