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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in online learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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