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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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