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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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