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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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