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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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