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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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