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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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