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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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