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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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