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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in online education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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