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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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