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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? 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 teachers handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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