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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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