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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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