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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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