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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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