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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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