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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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