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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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