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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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