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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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