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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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