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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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