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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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