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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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