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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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