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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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