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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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