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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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