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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes 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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