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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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