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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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