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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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