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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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