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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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