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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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