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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education experiments. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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