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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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