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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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