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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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