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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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