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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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