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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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