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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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