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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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