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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student 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 desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education