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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everybody wants to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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