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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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