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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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