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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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