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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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