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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively 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 educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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