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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free for learners 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 issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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