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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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