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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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