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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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