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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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