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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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