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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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