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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to understand these open educational ventures. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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