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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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