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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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