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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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