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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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