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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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