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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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