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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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