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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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