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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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