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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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