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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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