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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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