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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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