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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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