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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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