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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently 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 lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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