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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these compelling new open educational experiments. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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