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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational experiments. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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