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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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