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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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