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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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