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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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