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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Professors want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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