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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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