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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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