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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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