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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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