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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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