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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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