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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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