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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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