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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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