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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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