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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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