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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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