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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology enable learners all over the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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