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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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