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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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