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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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