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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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