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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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