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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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