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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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