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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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