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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. People want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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