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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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