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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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