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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Educators want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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