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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of poor motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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