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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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