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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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