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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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