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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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