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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner 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 widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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