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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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