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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Finland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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