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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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