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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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