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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education enable students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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