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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online education have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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