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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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