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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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