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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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