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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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