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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key 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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