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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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