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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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