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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New changes in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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