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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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