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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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