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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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