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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better grasp these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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