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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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