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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education