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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are enabling people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand these open education endeavours. Trainers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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