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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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