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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education experiments. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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