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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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