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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scholars want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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