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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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