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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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