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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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