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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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