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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better grasp these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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