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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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