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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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