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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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