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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to understand these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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