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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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