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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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