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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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