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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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