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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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