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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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