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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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