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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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