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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? 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 optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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