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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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