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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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