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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Finland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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