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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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