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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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