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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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