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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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