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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning have empowered people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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