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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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