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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these significant new open education undertakings. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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