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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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