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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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