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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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