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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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