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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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