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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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