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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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