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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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