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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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