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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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