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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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