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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning technology are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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