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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are several issues that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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