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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational experiments. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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