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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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