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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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