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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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