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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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