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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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