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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to understand these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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