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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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