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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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