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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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