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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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