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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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 widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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