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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models 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 organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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