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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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