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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. People want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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