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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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