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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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