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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning enable students all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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