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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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