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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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