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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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