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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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