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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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