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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book also describes the benefits of technology integration in k-12 and higher education. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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