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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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