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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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