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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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