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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these significant new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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