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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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