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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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