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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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