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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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