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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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