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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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