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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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