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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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