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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Teachers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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