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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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