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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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