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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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