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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this crescive desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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