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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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