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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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