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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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