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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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