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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education experiments. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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