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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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