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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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