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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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