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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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