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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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