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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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