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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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