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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Liechtenstein to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates 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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