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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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