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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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