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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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