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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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