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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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