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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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