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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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