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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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