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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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