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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 (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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