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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important 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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