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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models 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 deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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