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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to take online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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