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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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