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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also studies the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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