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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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