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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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