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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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