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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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